Despite a punishing first half in Super Bowl 2013 – one that included a fumble and the first interception ever thrown by a 49ers quarterback in a Super Bowl -- San Francisco fans in the French Quarter remained cool, calm and collected. The 21-6 deficit, fans gathered at the Maison Bourbon said, was no big deal.

Maggie and Rick Barnhart, 49ers fans from Ohio, watch the game in the French Quarter.Juliet Linderman/ Nola.com|The Times-Picayune

“We’re feeling good. We can come back from this,’’ said Deundre Johnson, 24, of Texas. “We’re not nervous at all. We’re not in danger at all. We’ve got a good coach, a good defense and good offense.’’

George Diaz, 35, also of Texas, acknowledged a few first-half mistakes, but believes the team can and will come back in the second half.

“I’m confident. We’re moving the ball,’’ he said. “We’ve had a few penalties and few mishaps. The team is overexcited. They need to ease up and calm down. In the third and fourth quarters we’re going to come back.’’

His wife, Abby, agreed. But, still, she was a bit more anxious.

“I’m a little nervous,’’ she admitted. “It’s a roller coaster. But that’s football and we’re here to finish it. I’m taking a deep breath. It’s only the middle of the game.’’

Janie Grizzelle, 50, of Madera, Calif., flew into New Orleans just to watch the game in the host city. A halftime deficit was no worry for her.

“We’re feeling good,’’ she said. “No worries. We’re a second half team. I’ve been a seaon-ticket holder for 20 years. We can always adjust in the second half.’’